For this example I use Linux kernel version 2.2.17. The 2.4.0-test8 kernel that I tried did not size the RAM disk for the root file system properly, leading to a ``not enough memory'' message at boot ...

When debugging something as involved as kernel scheduler timings, you would typically use one of the software-based debugging mechanisms available. However, in cases when software is close to bare ...

In a world teeming with Linux distributions — from Ubuntu to Arch, Debian to Fedora — the idea of building your own may seem daunting, if not redundant. Yet, for many technologists, enthusiasts, and ...

Microsoft has long intended to make Windows the place for developers. Its intention is shown in both software and hardware as the company aims to deliver tools that make it possible to build code ...

I've been busy building a few Linux boxes and was able to find answers to any of my questions either in books, HOWTOs or this forum [thanks all!] But here is one that I wasn't able to figure ...

Select only computer hardware that is supported by the Linux applications you need; Give your customers an "approved" list of expansion peripherals, such as printers, scanners, and cameras; Tell your ...